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Naperville, IL, United States of America

Russell T Fling

This inventor holds 81 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent, primarily in Content Distribution Security (CPC class H04L2209-60). Top assignees: Rca Inc., Ol Security Limited Liability Company, Rca Licensing Corporation. Active years: 1985-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Russell T Fling. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/russell-t-fling

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 81 

% Patents Active = 91.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.7

ph-index = 19

Forward Citations = 1,306(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,124(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Fishers, IN (US) (1986 - 1988)
  • Noblesville, IN (US) (1985 - 1989)
  • Powell, OH (US) (2019 - 2023)
  • Naperville, IL (US) (1990 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal28 out of 5,349 
 
Rca Inc.
 patents
silverMedal10 out of 42 
 
Ol Security Limited Liability Company
 patents
bronzeMedal10 out of 271 
 
Rca Licensing Corporation
 patents
4. 6 out of 15 
 
Bassilic Technologies LLC
 patents
5. 2 out of 753 
 
Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc.
 patents
6. 1 out of 293 
 
R.r. Donnelley and Sons Company
 patents
7. 24 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1985-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Content Distribution
Secure Distribution
Collaboration Systems
Interactive Media
User Annotations
Data Communication
Document Processing
Presentation Generation
Memory Utilization
Multi-User Collaboration
Appliance-Specific Rights
Background Image Technology
81 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12476802 - Method and system for secure distribution of selected content to be protected on an appliance-specific basis with definable permitted associated usage rights for the selected content (2025-11-18),
2. 12278896 - Method and system for secure distribution of selected content to be protected on an appliance-specific basis with definable permitted associated usage rights for the selected content (2025-04-14),
3. 12169536 - Method and system for secure distribution of selected content to be protected (2024-12-17),
4. 11868447 - Method and system for secure distribution of selected content to be protected (2024-01-09),
5. 11664984 - Method and system for secure distribution of selected content to be protected on an appliance-specific basis with definable permitted associated usage rights for the selected content (2023-05-30),
6. 11611595 - Systems and methodologies providing collaboration among a plurality of computing appliances, utilizing a plurality of areas of memory to store user input as associated with an associated computing appliance providing the input (2023-03-21),
7. 11461434 - Method and system for secure distribution of selected content to be protected (2022-10-04),
8. 11003842 - System and methodologies for collaboration utilizing an underlying common display presentation (2021-05-11),
9. 11003742 - Method and system for secure distribution of selected content to be protected (2021-05-11),
10. 10924272 - Method and system for secure distribution of selected content to be protected on an appliance-specific basis with definable permitted associated usage rights for the selected content (2021-02-16),
11. 10796282 - Assembling a presentation by processing selected sub-component parts linked to one other sub-component part (2020-10-06),
12. 10402485 - Systems and methodologies providing controlled collaboration among a plurality of users (2019-09-03),
13. 10387836 - Systems and methods providing collaborating among a plurality of users (2019-08-20),
14. 10176305 - Method and system for secure distribution of selected content to be protected (2019-01-08),
15. 10127003 - Systems and methodologies relative to a background image in interactive media and video gaming technology (2018-11-13),

Title: Russell T Fling: Innovator in Data Rights Management

Introduction

Russell T Fling, based in Naperville, IL, is a prolific inventor whose innovative contributions to data rights management have garnered him 79 patents. His work is instrumental in developing secure systems for the distribution and utilization of protected content, significantly impacting how digital files are managed and controlled.

Latest Patents

Fling’s latest patents focus on a “Method and system for secure distribution of selected content to be protected.” This invention relates to data rights management and provides a comprehensive methodology for securely utilizing protected electronic data files. The invention ensures controlled distribution and regulates the usage of the respective content on recipient devices, allowing defined permitted uses according to associated usage rights. The technology addresses various capabilities, including viewing, printing, and executing the electronic data files as application software programs, emphasizing security and specific recipient device limitations.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Russell T Fling has developed numerous solutions and systems that enhance data security. He has worked with RCA Inc. and other companies, where he contributed innovative ideas and technologies to enhance the protection of electronic content. His extensive patent portfolio reflects his dedication to improving data rights management systems.

Collaborations

In his professional journey, Fling has collaborated with notable individuals, including David Howard Sitrick and Donald Henry Willis. These collaborations have allowed for the pooling of expertise and resources, leading to significant advancements in the field of data rights management.

Conclusion

With a solid track record of innovations and patents, Russell T Fling remains a key figure in the area of data rights management. His contributions not only secure content but also pave the way for future advancements in how electronic data is managed and utilized across various platforms.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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